Why not let your tax bill contribute to the restoration of a historic monument?

Reasons for supporting us in our endeavour

To give your support to the Abbaye de Villelongue, either as a private individual or in a professional capacity, is not only the perfect way to make a contribution to the development of this ancient abbey. You will also have the satisfaction of seeing the project evolve and be able to benefit form a constructive network between the different partners of this project and share your values and interests with others who support us.

You will be instrumental in preserving a valuable historic heritage for future generations, thus building the link between past and future. You will help to consolidate the current monument, as well as the restoration of these important buildings, as and when future means will permit. The Abbaye de Villelongue is one of the carriers not only of the history, but also of the identity of France which is rightly proud of it in both the cultural realm, as well as in its success in tourism.

The Abbaye de Villelongue needs your support in order to meet the challenge of its vast restoration project, of the upkeep of its refectory and the cloisters, as well as the chapter house. In early 2012 an initial feasibility study by Michel Peron, heritage architect of Toulouse, will determine the priorities of future restoration work. He will calculate its cost and define the order in which work will have to be undertaken.

If you are a private individual

By becoming a sponsor of the Abbaye de Villelongue you are actively contributing to the conservation, as well as the restoration of the this historic building, thus ensuring the transmission of heritage to future generations.

You can choose to reduce your tax bills.

In France the law of 2003-709 of the 1st August 2003 favors donations of this kind. You will therefore benefit from a reduction in tax as follows :

• 66% of your donation, with a maximum of 20% of your taxable income may be deducted from your tax. (article 200 of the CGI)
• This reduction of tax can be spread over 5 years.

The use of the donations/sponsorship is entirely transparent
The donations are collected by the Fondation des Vieilles Maisons Françaises (The Foundation to preserve ancient buildings of France) which was created in March 2009. This foundation forms part of the Fondation du Patrimoine (The Heritage Foundation. 95% of raised sums are transferred to the Association des Amis de l'Abbaye de Villelongue, exclusively for the abbey's restoration work subject to production of paid bills. (5% go towards the financial administration costs at the Fondation des Vieilles Maisons Françaises).

If you are a company

The sponsorship of the Abbaye de Villelongue constitutes a real added value for your company. You will be instrumental in the work of preserving and adding value to a classified heritage site where the spirit of Cîteaux has survived. You will therefore have the opportunity of seeing a beautiful project flourish in which each and every contribution or gift of solidarity has deep meaning.

With a pledge to participate for a period of 1 or 2 years companies will be able to:

• support a restoration project in one of the major sites of the Cathar Country
• bring their expertise to bear on projects
• enhance their public image
• build a privileged relationship with a monument
• benefit from a reduction of tax, as well as real advantages

An attractif fiscal advantage
You can benefit from a 60% tax reduction of the amount of the sums sponsored/donated within the limit of 0,5% of annual turn-over after tax (sponsorship law law 2003-709 of 1st August 2003, article 238 bis-1 of the CGI). This tax reduction can be spread over 5 years.

The use of the donations/sponsorship is entirely transparent
The donations are collected by the Fondation des Vieilles Maisons Françaises (The Foundation to preserve ancient buildings of France) which was created in March 2009. this foundation forms part of the Fondation du Patrimoine ( The Heritage Foundation. 95% of raised sums are transferred to the Association des Amis de l'Abbaye de Villelongue, exclusively for the abbey's restoration work subject to bills paid. (5% go towards the financial administration costs at the Fondation des Vieilles Maisons Françaises/VMF).

Concrete counterparts

Your donation brings with it significant privileges to your company and your co-workers, as well as to your clients

Yearly subscription in Euros

1000

1500

3000

5000

7500

60% of your donation is tax-deductable

600

900

1800

3000

4500

Real cost to the company after tax has been deducted

400

600

1200

2000

3000

Value of advantages : 25% of the donation

250

375

750

1250

1875

TOTAL COST IN REAL TERMS TO THE COMPANY
(after tax deduction and advantages)

150

225

450

750

1125

Value in real terms of advantages

250

375

750

1250

1875

Inclusion in communications, company visibility, public relations

Mention on our internet site

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

Mention in the musical programmes of the season

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

Use of images not subject to copyright

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

Invitations to the 'dinner of donors'

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

Special privileged access to the Abbaye de Villelongue

A pass granting privileged access to cultural events (1)

2

2

2

2

3

A pass granting privileged access to personalised visits (2)

10

10

10

Entry for visits during the season

10

15

20

20

30

Use of available spaces

The Convers Cellar

1/2 Day (3)

1 evening or 1 day (3)

Use of the Refectory, the Convers Cellar and Cloisters

1 evening (3)

(1) Gives access to concerts organised by the Amis de l'Abbaye de Villelongue
(2) Extended guided visits of the abbey and/or nocturnal visit
(3) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from April to October